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Public Holidays in Puerto Rico 2016

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    Día de Año NuevoPublic holiday

    New Year's Day

    Nationwide

    Take Jan 4–Jan 5 off

    Days off: Jan 1–66-day weekend
  • Jan
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    DĂ­a de ReyesPublic holiday

    Three Kings Day / Epiphany

    Nationwide

    Take Jan 4–Jan 5 off

    Days off: Jan 1–66-day weekend
  • Jan
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    Natalicio de Eugenio MarĂ­a de HostosPublic holiday

    Birthday of Eugenio MarĂ­a de Hostos

    Nationwide

    Take Jan 12 off

    Days off: Jan 9–124-day weekend
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    Natalicio de Martin Luther King, Jr.Public holiday

    Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

    Nationwide

    Take Jan 19 off

    Days off: Jan 16–194-day weekend
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    DĂ­a de los PresidentesPublic holiday

    Presidents' Day

    Nationwide

    Take Feb 16 off

    Days off: Feb 13–164-day weekend
  • Feb
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    Natalicio de Luis Muñoz MarínPublic holiday

    Birthday of Luis Muñoz Marín

    Nationwide

    Take Feb 19 off

    Days off: Feb 18–214-day weekend
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    DĂ­a de la AboliciĂłn de EsclavitudPublic holiday

    Emancipation Day

    Nationwide

    Take Mar 21 off

    Days off: Mar 19–224-day weekend
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    Viernes SantoPublic holiday

    Good Friday

    Nationwide

    Take Mar 24 off

    Days off: Mar 24–274-day weekend
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    Natalicio de José de DiegoPublic holiday

    Birthday of José de Diego

    Nationwide

    Take Apr 19 off

    Days off: Apr 16–194-day weekend
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    RecordaciĂłn de los Muertos de la GuerraPublic holiday

    Memorial Day

    Nationwide

    Take May 31 off

    Days off: May 28–314-day weekend
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    DĂ­a de la Independencia de los Estados UnidosPublic holiday

    Independence Day

    Nationwide

    Take Jul 5 off

    Days off: Jul 2–54-day weekend
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    Natalicio de Don Luis Muñoz RiveraPublic holiday

    Birthday of Don Luis Muñoz Rivera

    Nationwide

    Take Jul 19 off

    Days off: Jul 16–194-day weekend
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    ConstituciĂłn de Puerto RicoPublic holiday

    Puerto Rico Constitution Day

    Nationwide

    Take Jul 26 off

    Days off: Jul 23–275-day weekend
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    Natalicio de Dr. José Celso BarbosaPublic holiday

    Birthday of Dr. José Celso Barbosa

    Nationwide

    Take Jul 26 off

    Days off: Jul 23–275-day weekend
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    DĂ­a del TrabajoPublic holiday

    Labour Day

    Nationwide

    Take Sep 6 off

    Days off: Sep 3–64-day weekend
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    Día de la Raza / Descubrimiento de AméricaPublic holiday

    Columbus Day

    Nationwide

    Take Oct 11 off

    Days off: Oct 8–114-day weekend
  • Nov
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    DĂ­a del Veterano / DĂ­a del ArmisticioPublic holiday

    Veterans Day

    Nationwide

    Take Nov 10 off

    Days off: Nov 10–134-day weekend
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    DĂ­a del Descubrimiento de Puerto RicoPublic holidayWeekend

    Discovery of Puerto Rico

    Nationwide

    Take Nov 18 off

    Days off: Nov 18–203-day weekend
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    DĂ­a de AcciĂłn de GraciasPublic holiday

    Thanksgiving Day

    Nationwide

    Take Nov 25 off

    Days off: Nov 24–274-day weekend
  • Dec
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    Noche BuenaPublic holidayWeekend

    Christmas Eve

    Nationwide

    Take Dec 23, Dec 26 off

    Days off: Dec 23–264-day weekend
  • Dec
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    NavidadPublic holidayWeekend

    Christmas Day

    Nationwide

    Take Dec 23, Dec 26 off

    Days off: Dec 23–264-day weekend

Public Holidays in Puerto Rico

Día de Año Nuevo

1 Jan 2016

New Year’s Day in Puerto Rico is relaxed after lively New Year’s Eve celebrations. Families spend the day at home with traditional meals and music.

DĂ­a de Reyes

6 Jan 2016

Three Kings Day (Día de Reyes) is one of the most beloved holidays in Puerto Rico. Parades, gifts for children, and special roscón pastries make it festive and family‑centered.

Natalicio de Eugenio MarĂ­a de Hostos

11 Jan 2016

This is a public holiday in Puerto Rico.

Natalicio de Martin Luther King, Jr.

18 Jan 2016

Martin Luther King Jr. Day is observed with civic programs and a day off for many public employees on the island.

DĂ­a de los Presidentes

15 Feb 2016

Presidents’ Day is combined with Puerto Rican Patriots’ Day, honoring local leaders alongside U.S. presidents. It is a public holiday across the island.

Natalicio de Luis Muñoz Marín

18 Feb 2016

This is a public holiday in Puerto Rico.

DĂ­a de la AboliciĂłn de Esclavitud

22 Mar 2016

This is a public holiday in Puerto Rico.

Viernes Santo

25 Mar 2016

Good Friday is a solemn religious holiday with church services and quiet family gatherings.

Natalicio de José de Diego

18 Apr 2016

This is a public holiday in Puerto Rico.

RecordaciĂłn de los Muertos de la Guerra

30 May 2016

Memorial Day is observed in Puerto Rico, with ceremonies honoring U.S. military service members. It also marks the start of the summer season.

DĂ­a de la Independencia de los Estados Unidos

4 Jul 2016

This is a public holiday in Puerto Rico.

Natalicio de Don Luis Muñoz Rivera

18 Jul 2016

This is a public holiday in Puerto Rico.

ConstituciĂłn de Puerto Rico

25 Jul 2016

Puerto Rico Constitution Day commemorates the 1952 constitution. Official ceremonies and civic pride define the day.

Natalicio de Dr. José Celso Barbosa

27 Jul 2016

José Celso Barbosa Day honors a key political leader and advocate of statehood. It is marked with official tributes.

DĂ­a del Trabajo

5 Sep 2016

Labor Day is celebrated with family gatherings and outdoor activities. It is a popular end‑of‑summer holiday on the island.

Día de la Raza / Descubrimiento de América

10 Oct 2016

DĂ­a de la Raza (Discovery of America) reflects on cultural heritage and history. It is a public holiday with school and civic events.

DĂ­a del Veterano / DĂ­a del Armisticio

11 Nov 2016

Veterans Day honors military service members with ceremonies and public acknowledgments across the island.

DĂ­a del Descubrimiento de Puerto Rico

19 Nov 2016

This is a public holiday in Puerto Rico.

DĂ­a de AcciĂłn de Gracias

24 Nov 2016

Thanksgiving Day is widely observed, with family meals and gatherings. Many businesses close for the holiday.

Noche Buena

24 Dec 2016

Christmas Day in Puerto Rico is warm and festive, centered on family meals, music, and extended holiday celebrations.

Navidad

25 Dec 2016

Christmas Day in Puerto Rico is warm and festive, centered on family meals, music, and extended holiday celebrations.

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